Good morning, Portage County. The mercury's taking a nosedive just as democracy heats up across Ohio this week. With temperatures plummeting 20 degrees below normal and a wintry mix threatening Monday's forecast, Northeast Ohioans might need to dust off those winter coats they'd optimistically packed away. Cleveland baseball fans heading to Opening Day should prepare for particularly frigid conditions—think mid-30s with wind chills hovering around 30 degrees.
Meanwhile, as winter makes its unwelcome comeback, civic participation moves full steam ahead with early voting for the May primary beginning Tuesday. Monday marks your last chance to register, with several consequential items on the ballot including State Issue 2 and local school funding measures. On a warmer note, music lovers can look forward to next spring when the historic New York Staff Band brings their world-class brass ensemble to Akron for a free community concert—a rare local opportunity to experience this prestigious 137-year-old Salvation Army group.
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🎺 Historic brass band brings free concert to Akron this spring. The New York Staff Band, The Salvation Army's renowned ensemble formed in 1887, will perform at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on April 11, 2025, from 7-9pm. As the first staff band in Salvation Army history, this prestigious group has toured extensively across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. The free community concert offers families in Northeast Ohio a chance to experience world-class brass music in a local setting.
🗳️ Ohio's May primary voting begins Tuesday with key deadlines approaching. Monday is the last day to register to vote for the May 6 primary election. Voters can cast ballots early in person at their county Board of Elections or request absentee ballots starting Tuesday. The ballot includes State Issue 2, which would allow Ohio to issue 30-year bonds for infrastructure projects, along with several school funding levies in Portage County. While most candidates are unopposed, Kent has a competitive Democratic primary for City Council with five candidates vying for three at-large seats.
❄️ Cleveland braces for winter's comeback as cold front sweeps in. Temperatures will plummet to the upper 30s on Sunday, about 20° below normal for this time of year. A wintry mix of rain and snow is expected Monday evening into Tuesday, with light accumulations possible in the snowbelt. Opening Day in Cleveland will be particularly chilly, with temperatures in the mid-30s and wind chills near 30. Baseball fans are advised to bundle up as spring weather remains elusive.
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